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Automotix LLC is an American based online retailer of automotive parts. Their product line consists primarily of used OEM (original equipment manufacturer) items including engines, transmissions, mechanical parts, electrical components, exterior body parts, wheels and rims. The company’s inventory contains over 40 million automotive parts. Automotix ships inventory throughout the intercontinental United States as well as Canada.

History
Automotix was founded in 2004, beginning as a peer-to-peer platform connecting online retail consumers to automotive part suppliers. This was done through a free proprietary, patent-pending software called the “Automotive Instant Exchange”. As the user base grew, the service changed to a subscription based model where suppliers paid a monthly fee to have access to part requests generated online by retail consumers.

As this model developed, relationships were established with larger automotive suppliers interested in listing their inventory directly rather than responding to part queries. In 2008, Automotix developed an E-commerce platform merging and indexing feeds from large scale suppliers for inventory that was directly purchasable on the website. Although the “Automotive Instant Exchange” platform still functions, Automotix primarily operates today as an e-commerce company.

Products and Services
Automotix’s main product line consists of recycled OEM automotive parts for 500 different assemblies including powertrain, exterior body parts, electrical, mechanical, and frame parts. In addition, they sell rebuilt engines, rebuilt transmissions, wheels, rims, and automotive accessories. The company provides a free one-year warranty and free shipping (with some exceptions on oversized items).

Other services include the ability to request specific parts online sent to part suppliers throughout the country whose inventory is not listed on the website. DIY repair manuals are also available online through a monthly subscription service.

Headquarters / Warehouses
Automotix LLC is incorporated in Mission, Kansas. Its operational and creative headquarters are based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company ships their inventory through a network of 160 yards throughout the United States and Canada.

Automotix Mobile App
In 2010, Automotix released the free mobile app "Car Parts" connected to their daily inventory feeds. The app is currently available on iTunes and Google Play.

Recognitions
In 2012, Google recognized Automotix as the featured business from Kansas in their yearly economic impart report.

Automotix has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on Bizrate.